CATARMAN, Northern Samar – Retail giant Puregold is set to open its first-ever branch in Northern Samar, with a stand-alone supermarket currently under construction in Sitio Macopa, Barangay Macagtas, Catarman. The store is expected to open to the public by January or February 2026.
Representatives from Puregold recently paid a courtesy visit to Catarman Mayor Dianne Rosales to provide an update on the ongoing project. Mayor Rosales welcomed the company’s entry into the local market, citing its potential to create jobs, offer more affordable goods, and expand consumer choices in the province.
During the meeting, the mayor emphasized the importance of prioritizing Catarman residents in the hiring process—a request that Puregold management affirmed. Following the courtesy call, the team also visited the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Catarman to coordinate their recruitment activities, which are set to begin this August.
Once operational, the store will offer a wide range of products including groceries, household necessities, personal care items, frozen and ready-to-eat meals, appliances, and clothing.
The opening of Puregold marks a significant milestone in the retail landscape of Northern Samar, signaling growing investor confidence and providing new opportunities for local communities.
(RACHEL V. ARNAIZ)
